RothcoSpecial Ops Soft Shell Jacket - Unbeatable Weather Defense and Tactical Versatility

i bought this soft shell jacket last summer when i thought i could get a deal on winter clothing. now in February the price is about the same as i paid, so i guess that wasnt so much the case. anyway, overall i am quite satisfied with my purchase as it is very functional and seems moderately durable so far, again, especially when you consider something similar from a name brand would cost twice as much.i have no illusions that it might withstand an expedition into the hindu kush and back, but for my occasional rough use it is more than sufficient. i live where the winters are fairly mild, and with a t-shirt this keeps me comfortable down into the 50s. i did some traveling into colder climates, and found when i threw on a light fleece underneath i was comfortable down to the 40s, and when i cinched up all the zippers and the hood (along with some gloves and a wool knit cap) it made it tolerable down to below freezing, especially when i was walking or otherwise active and moving my muscles (but i wouldnt want to stand still for too long). with a base layer in addition to a fleece, and heavier pants than the jeans i was wearing, i imagine i would have been comfortable in still air well down into the 20s.it blocks the wind fairly well, tho you will still feel strong gusts wisp thru if you are up against those. It will also keep you dry form snow and it repels mist, drizzle and does a decent job with light rain too. I have not worn the shell into moderate rain, but i feel that it would keep you dry as long as you stayed in it only briefly. heavy rain i feel would outclass this shell and you would get wet pretty quickly.so, you get pretty good performance, and its not too heavy either (tho heavier than it would be with all those zippers and pockets hanging off it) and packs up pretty compactly too. tons of pockets add a little weight but your storage potential is enormous if you need it. but its not perfect, it should really be 4.5 stars but my gripes are minor. first of all, there are cords EVERYWHERE. they might be functional i suppose, except i have no need for them and they always got in the way when i tried to close zippers. i have managed to tuck them away so they are not much of a factor, but it was a mild annoyance initially. also, the shell has a baggy fit. the fashion design philosophy is definitely function over form. i am not a metro, but i am a slim guy and was hoping for a more trim fit. i was disappointed here, but by cinching up the waist i was able to slightly simulate the fitted look i prefer. and id much rather have a jacket that works well, as this one does, than just looks good (which is subjective anyway). if you like the "tacticool" look, and/or if you're a bigger or more muscular type, then you will probably really like this soft shell.reviews mentioning how the hood doesnt roll up into its pocket are half true. its not too hard to squeeze it into its compartment if you roll it up intelligently, but it is a little awkward to do so as well as to wear it that way. if you dont plan on using it you can just unzip it all together and remove it until you plan on needing it, but since i like the hood i just keep it out and found this as a non-factor. the hood itself was at first kind of awkward fitting, but i eventually figured out how to cinch it up using one of those zillions of cords to make it fit my head correctly and now all is good.BOTTOM LINE: solid, functional soft shell, and a GREAT value in my opinion. i use it as a casual jacket and it has served me well in outdoors activities where its highly customizable nature makes it adaptable to varying conditions and temperatures (requiring layers) in the 30-60 degree range. its 400 secure pockets are also useful in this regard for holding various items and it seems to be resisting wear and tear better than one might expect for its price point. if you're in the market for a functional soft shell jacket and dont want to pay an arm and a leg for a name brand i highly recommend this guy.BONUS: and its easy to clean. i wore it into a smokey bar once. to get the smell out i just turned it inside out and threw it in with my colored laundry and voila, just like new

This jacket is very versatile and keeps me comfortable in a wide rangeof conditions. The zip pits come in handy to keep from overheatingif the jacket is worn inside a store or mall. If worn over a fleece jacketor sweater it can keep you comfortable down into the teens if you are doingsomething fairly active like taking a walk or shoveling snow. The hood isvery large compared to most hoods and is most likely to accomodate wearover a helmet. This makes it easy to flip up over a hat if you were out in therain or snow. It has zippered pockets on each arm above the elbow that cansecurely hold a cell phone or iPod. There are two interior zippered pockets thatcan hold similar items. There are two exterior zippered pockets that are largeenough to hold a glove or knit hat. The two front pockets, the two upper arm pockets,and the two interior zippered pockets have access holes for anear bud connection to a phone or iPod. There is also a large pocket on theback of the jacket that has a zipper on both the left and right side that you couldstuff a scarf or pair of gloves into. It's down low on the back so it might not betoo comfortable for holding something bulkey if you need to be sitting behind thewheel of a car or sitting on a bus or train. The material is of high quality, it sheds water well, andseems to breathe reasonably well. The zippers function smoothly, although it takesa bit of practice to close the zip pits while wearing the jacket. There are some down sides to consider, depending on your individualrequirements. There are no hand warmer pockets. The exterior breast pockets on thefront are high up near your armpits. This makes the pockets accessible if youare wearing a pack with a frame and hip belt, or some type of body armor or vest. Noneof the pockets, with the exception of the one on the back, are very big, so anything witha bit of bulk, like gloves or knit hats, will be felt by the wearer. As stated above, thehood is quite large and if you are wearing a fleece or knit cap, the brim on the hoodwill flop down over your eyes. There is an adjustment cord on the crown of the hoodand this allows for the hood to be pulled down tight on a bare head. The hood works wellif you have a ball cap on because the brim on the ball cap will keep the oversized hood fromhanging on the bridge of your nose. The other thing about the hood is that I found it hard tothe front of the jacket up all the way when the hood is rolled up and stowed in the collar. It wasjust too tight around the neck. I just let it hang down in back, ready to use if needed.It can be completely unzipped and remooved if you don't want to use it at all. As for size, I feel this item is true to size. I'm a 40 Regular and size Mediumfits me well. It is large enough to wear over the heavy fleece zip-up jacket that I haveand functions well as an outer shell when the temperature is below 30 degrees F. It'sa bit snug with the fleece, but not uncomfortable. Without the fleece underneath, it fitsquite well. A thinner fleece, like the Polartec 100 series, would probably be perfect. I give this item five stars because it meets all my requirements, the costis very reasonable, and the materials and quality of construction are excellent.

I am satisfied with my purchase and the choices I made based on the many reviews. I can confirm the key issues often raised as follows:Quality: Very early to comment on durability but on face value and first impressions it’s ok. Not worse than similar jackets in the price range. Material looks and feels strong. Some details like neatness of the stitching are not as tidy as I would like it. I would say the finishing of the product can be better.Size: I agree that this garment would fit small if bought strictly according to the Rothco size table. I estimate that the size according to the size chart will fit like a (tight) shirt. For a height of 1.9m, weight of 115kg, chest width of 24” the XXL should fit comfortable with an under layer of fleece and a shirt WITHOUT feeling baggy. That is two sizes up from the Rothco size chart which, based on the chest size, is a L. My estimation on size is that if you want to wear the jacket with under layers then two sizes up from the size chart, based on chest width, should be comfortable and one size up should be snug whereas on size might be too small (to wear with under layers).Size of the hood: Yes it’s big, however, if the string at the back of the hood is adjusted one actually gets a snug, unique fit. Not sexy but functional. So good for hunting. Will keep the wind off your ears while not cluttering your face. Alternatively it will accommodate other head gear like cap, headphones / ear protection, otherwise it is easy to remove and stow in the back pocket.Collar: Stuffing the hood inside the collar results in an unusual look and feel. It looks strange and feels like a salami around the neck. Maybe it has a function for some but for me the hood will be either out or off but not in the collar.Sleeves: Yes they are big but functional. If the intent is to wear layers underneath then the sleeve size is very functional because there is comfortable room to move, especially when putting the jacket on or taking it off - no getting stuck in a tight sleeve.Looks: Olive Green colour, texture and feel, velcro patches and pockets contribute to a nice military look.Zippers: From first impressions - operate them gently. They don’t feel robust but they are ok so far.Stowage: Plenty! Back and chest pockets are nice and big. Chest pockets have small compartments inside - useful. Will come in handy for hunting / hiking type applications.Overall satisfied with my purchase. Will see about the durability.

built to last this is my second and only reason i got another was because i got paint on it 4 or 5 years no rips zippers all work .these are worth every penny.

Like the style ,Unfortunately my jacket which I purchased from hero tactical he ships every thing by land ? He can’t afford anything else I’m sure he’s a single lonely man living in his moms basement trying to make a buck off anything he can so I waited over a month for something that could have been shipped with n daysAlso I ordered a 3xxxl problem the neck is too small to even do up properly so I payed almost 3 hundred for this I’d highly recommend not buying this product!I was sure Rothco used be American made gear but my jacket made in china so I’m not impressed.Their other water proof jackets online for under 60 bucks that look similar and are American made so buyers beware

昨年は通勤用になら安いのでいいか！と中華で人気の類似品を買いましたが質が悪くチャックのバリやらで鞄は攻撃するわでプライベートでも使ってるこちらの黒を購入。安定の作りで満足です。細かいことを言えば国産には勝てないので必要十分！ベルクロはヘタリが早いのも折り込み済み(笑)昨今の通勤にも使えるのでOK当方、袖がゆにかサイズで長いので袖の長さもぴったりで嬉しいです

身長165cm体重60kgです。XSでピッタリでした。ODとBKで悩みましたが、ODにしました。屋内に入って時など、脇の下、腰のジップを解放し、温度調整もでき最高。これ着てるといつでも戦闘できそうです。